UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

This isn't a particularly strong seller and SEEYOUINMYDREAMS should take all the beating. The Paul Nicholls-trained mare has been a model of consistency over hurdles and should be ready to roll following a 156-day break given that she's won when fresh before. Even so, she probably won't need to be at her very best. Demoiselle Kap is next best and Palm Beach heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Seeyouinmydreams 2nd Demoiselle Kap 3rd Palm Beach

Crackalackin finished third of four on his hurdling bow at Fakenham and wouldn't need to find stacks of improvement in a contest of this nature, but CREST OF ARMS is preferred. The son of Passing Glance had shown ability in bumpers before pulling up at Taunton, although much better is expected now sent hurdling. Passing Diamond is entitled to be thereabouts given his rating of 106.
Prediction : 1st Crest of Arms 2nd Crackalackin 3rd Passing Diamond

All of these have time to do better, but it looks best to stick with course bumper scorer BLUE SKIES AHEAD. The six-year-old is related to a host of winners, notably One For The Team, and she appears to have a bright future herself following that comprehensive success. Terrano hit the frame in an Irish point-to-point when last seen, which could represent a decent level of form seeing as the runner-up finished fifth in the Grade 1 bumper at Punchestown on Wednesday. Earnest Belief is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Blue Skies Ahead 2nd Terrano 3rd Earnest Belief

SONIGINO was visually impressive when making a successful debut over fences at Fakenham and could take some pegging back if he shows the same level of dominance on the front end. Crackerjacque was highly tried over hurdles and is interesting on his first attempt at the larger obstacles. Support in the betting for the Anthony Honeyball-trained gelding could be significant. The class-dropping Rubber Ball is the pick of the rest with first-time cheekpieces added.
Prediction : 1st Sonigino 2nd Crackerjacque 3rd Rubber Ball

Marhaba Prince was the gutsy winner of a maiden hurdle at Chepstow and should go close if he handles the predicted faster going. However, fellow last-time-out winner FILIBUSTERING made the most of a handy rating to score decisively in a first-time tongue-tie at Newcastle and a 4lb rise looks readily manageable in this company. Double Digits and Banderas are the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Filibustering 2nd Marhaba Prince 3rd Double Digits

JACK DOYEN is at his best at this time of year and is hard to oppose in his bid to complete a hat-trick after wins at Hereford and Newton Abbot. Recent Sedgefield scorer Maggies Boy heads the list of dangers, although the burden of top weight could be restrictive. Last year's winner Cave Hill and Divas Doyen tend to go well here and are viable each-way alternatives.
Prediction : 1st Jack Doyen 2nd Maggies Boy 3rd Cave Hill

Even an inadequate test of stamina wasn't enough to prevent Kicksaftersix from securing a fifth Hexham victory and last year's winner must enter calculations reverting to 3m. However, this does demand another career best and it may be worth taking a punt on KILLYBEGS JET LADY. The nine-year-old might have been inconvenienced by the softer ground when brought down over C&D and a reproduction of last summer's close-up second here would make her tough to beat. Passengerontheship and Halfway House Lad are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Killybegs Jet Lady 2nd Kicksaftersix 3rd Passengerontheship

Reapplied cheekpieces saw a much improved bid from MY BOY CHRISTY when just denied over 2m4f here last month. The six-year-old finished 14 lengths clear of the third and a 3lb higher mark looks workable given the possibility of improvement over this longer distance. Dillarchie merits respect in her quest to complete a four-timer, although a bigger threat may emerge from reopposing runner-up Wee Alki, who boasts a C&D success.
Prediction : 1st My Boy Christy 2nd Wee Alki 3rd Dillarchie